G#/Abm13 guitar chord (G#/Ab Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13

Notes: G#-B-D#-Gb-A#-C#-F

The G#/Ab m13 chord builds on the minor 11th by adding the 13th interval for a fully extended minor sound. With notes G#, B, D#, Gb, A#, C# and F, it brings a sophisticated and expansive flavor to jazz or soulful ballads. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "G#/Ab m13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

G#/Abm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

G#/Abm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 11th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string